 bitterness |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will | |
| Synonyms: | resentment rancor rancour gall | |
| Related terms: | hostility grudge envy heartburning sulkiness gall | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a sharp and bitter manner | |
| Synonyms: | acerbity jaundice acrimony | |
| Related terms: | disagreeableness jaundice | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (psychology,food) the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth | |
| Synonyms: | bitter | |
| Related terms: | taste pungency | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste | |
| Synonyms: | bitter | |
| Related terms: | taste_property acerbity acridity bitter | |
| Similar spelling: |
bittern bitternut Bitterman Biederman bitter_end |
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